From Abdulwahab Muhammad SSA communication to governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State
Published By Alphapress Media
In a major political twist ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially withdrawn from all merger and defection talks with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), effectively shutting the door on Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s proposed move to the party.The announcement, made during what insiders describe as one of the largest PDP press briefings in recent times, signals a decisive shift in the political calculations of the party in Bauchi State.Talks Collapse Over “Unfair Harmonization”
Addressing journalists at the PDP Secretariat in Bauchi, State Chairman Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga revealed that negotiations between the PDP and APC collapsed due to what he described as imbalanced and unacceptable conditions, particularly around party structure and power-sharing arrangements.“We entered the discussions in good faith and with an open mind, but we were unable to reach a common ground,” Burga stated.
Burga stated.He emphasized that the APC failed to accommodate key terms presented by the PDP, making further engagement untenable.Wide Consultations Before Final DecisionBurga disclosed that the decision to terminate talks followed extensive consultations across all levels of the party, including:Members of the National AssemblyBauchi State House of Assembly membersLocal government party executivesCritical stakeholders across the state.
The consensus, he said, was clear: the proposed alliance no longer serves the political interests of the PDP in Bauchi State.Governor Bala Still in PDP—for NowThe party reaffirmed that Governor Bala Mohammed remains in the PDP, at least for now, pending the outcome of ongoing legal and political considerations, including anticipated judicial pronouncements.
However, the chairman dropped a significant hint about the future:“We shall continue to evaluate other political alternatives that will be beneficial to the people.”This signals that while APC is off the table, a possible realignment ahead of 2027 is still very much in play.2027 Calculations Intensify
The collapse of the talks comes amid growing internal crises within the PDP nationally and heightened political maneuvering across party lines.Political observers say the failed negotiations underscore:Deep mistrust between PDP and APC structuresPower struggles over control and influenceStrategic positioning ahead of a highly competitive 2027 electionDespite the uncertainty, the PDP leadership called on the people of Bauchi State to remain steadfast in their support for Governor Bala Mohammed, reiterating its commitment to ,Good governance,Unity and stability,Sustained development across the state.
The message from Bauchi PDP is clear:No deal with APC. No compromise on structure. No rushed defection.But with 2027 on the horizon, the bigger question remains:If not APC, where next for Governor Bala Mohammed and the Bauchi
